Discover India's Little Tibet

Day 1 Amritsar  
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Amritsar for a welcome meeting and a tour of the sacred and serene Gold Temple.  

Days 2-3 Amritsar to Dharamsala  
Drive across the plains of the Punjab as you make your way to Dharamsala, the home of the Dalai Lama. An orientation walk on arrival will introduce you to the area and then the following day will be free to explore the local town. The Dalai Lama makes occasional public appearances which you may be lucky enough to attend, alternatively you could witness the spectacular views from the Bhagsunath Temple in the surrounding hills.  

Day 4 Dharmasala to Mandi
Continue on to the next stop in the small temple town of Mandi, held scared by both Hindus and Buddhists. On arrival head out to explore the town and the nearby Beas River, exploring some of the 81 temples located in the area.  

Day 5 Mandi to Manali  
Follow the Beas River further north to the picturesque town of Manali, your home for the night. Along the way stop off to explore the quirky Naggar Castle which overlooks the valley.  

Days 6-7 Manali to Keylong  
Marvel at the impressive views of the Himalayas as you cross Rohtang Pass enroute to your home for the next two nights in the settlement of Keylong. The following day set out to visit the impressive Shashur and Khardang monasteries.

Day 8 Keylong to Jespa  
Travel on from Keylong with a short drive to the town of Jespa. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to explore the mountainous landscape.  

Day 9 Jespa to Sarchu
Climb higher in to the mountains today as you follow the Baralacha La Pass before descending to Sarchu. You will spend the night here in a campsite with pre-erected tents that come complete with beds, bedding and toilet facilities.  

Day 10 Sarchu to Leh  
Set off towards from Sarchu as you wind your way through the series of 21 hair-pin bends that make up the Gata loops. Continue past the highest point on the trip by crossing the Tangland La Pass before finishing the day at your home for the next 3 nights in the Tibetan village of Leh.

Days 11-12 Leh    
Spend the first full day in Leh enjoying the spectacle of the annual Phyang festival which draws in pilgrims from around the area and features sacred dances alongside colourful displays. The following day brings an opportunity to visit the local gompas (monasteries) of Thiskey, Taktak and Hemis, which is the largest in the region. This tour also runs on other dates during the Hemis festival, speak to your travel consultant if you would like to know more about this option.  

Days 13-14 Leh to Alchi
After departing Leh, any thrill seekers can opt to White Water Raft along the Indus River en-route to your home for the next two nights in Alchi before visiting its historic Gompa to discover the magnificent Kasmiri Buddhist artwork which resides there. The following day you can partake in a number of optional walks to the Saspol caves and the Rizong Gompa.

Day 15 Alchi to Leh
Take part in one last optional morning walk to see the beautiful murals and 10 meter golden Buddha of the Likir Gompa before returning to Leh where you will have the afternoon at leisure. You could perhaps use this time to walk to the Shankar Gompa or visit the ruins of the 17th Century Old Palace.  

Days 16-17 Leh to Delhi  
Catch an early morning flight to Delhi where you will get to know this bustling metropolis with a city tour taking in the new and old regions, from the splendour of the Presidents Palace to the electric hubbub of the Chandi Chowk Bazaar. Your tour ends the following morning after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.